Joseph Smith and His Prophetic Mission
Scriptures
- 2 Nephi 3:6–15
- Doctrine and Covenants 1:17
- Doctrine and Covenants 122:1–3
- Doctrine and Covenants 135:3
- Joseph Smith—History 1:33
Teachings of Prophets and Other Church Leaders
- D. Todd Christofferson, “The Prophet Joseph Smith” (Brigham Young University–Idaho devotional, Sept. 24, 2013), byui.edu
- Marcus A. Nash, “And Out of Weakness He Shall Be Made Strong” (Brigham Young University–Idaho devotional, Nov. 12, 2013), byui.edu
- Neil L. Anderson, “Joseph Smith,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 28–31
- Tad R. Callister, “Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 35–37
- Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Lessons from Joseph Smith” (Brigham Young University devotional, Dec. 6, 2016), speeches.byu.edu
Additional Church Resources
- “Joseph Smith,” Gospel Topics, topics.lds.org
- “Joseph Smith Jr.,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
- “Joseph Smith’s 1826 Trial,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
- “Kinderhook Plates,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
- “Prophecies of Joseph Smith,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
- “Revelations of Joseph Smith,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
- “Treasure Seeking,” Church History Topics, saints.lds.org
Other Resources
- “Primary Sources: Joseph Smith, Jr.,” fairmormon.org
- “How Can We Know What to Believe about Joseph Smith’s Personal Character?” knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org
- “Seeking Divine Interaction: Joseph Smith’s Varying Searches for the Supernatural,” rsc.byu.edu
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